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Monthly Archives: June 2009

Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile

“We have to promote an environment of political and economic stability, peace and order, and social justice under our democratic system if we are to be worthy of being a Senate of the Filipino people.”  
by Ducky Paredes
While everyone and his brother seem to be in total panic over the passage by the House of Representatives […]

Panindigang Pulitikal

Deretsahan

 ni Horacio Paredes
Sa lahat ng mga ngpipresenta na kandidato  sa pagka-Pangulo natin sa Hunyo 2010, iisa lamang ang natitiyak na mayroong tinatawag na “Political Will.” Ilang buwan rin na nag-ipon si Bayani Fernando ng mga suhestiyon ng sumusulat sa kanya sa katumbas na salita sa wikang Tagalog ng “Poilitical Will.” Kamakailan, sinumite niya ang 4,000 […]

That GSIS-IBM Brouhaha

“There is a problem in the calculation of a new extent in table spaces larger than 2 TB (terabytes) and with 16 K (kilobytes) page size. Under these conditions, the calculations run into overflow.”
by Ducky Paredes
IBM Philippines’ recent press statements claim that it has no obligation to replace or refund the database management software it […]

Sorry tor the Delay

I was in Davao for a few days and forgot about updating my site. I thought I had done it but I guess old age does creep up on us all. I beg the indulgence of the constant visitor to this blog.                              […]

Blaming Media for the Senate Circus

“Certainly, if the Senate did not butt its nose into Dr. Hayden Kho’s virtual bedroom, Katrina Halili may have preserved a bit more of her dignity and privacy. “
by Ducky Paredes
“I’m a little worried over how the media is mishandling the issue on sexuality and pornography. The deeper discussion should be how we are looking […]

Backgrounder on Pandacan

“The U.S. Army burned the Pandacan Terminals and rendered its network of depots and service stations inoperative. After the war, the oil depots were reconstructed. “
by Ducky Paredes
 
In the 1900s, Pandacan became the de facto the industrial center of Manila. Largely uninhabited and on the Pasig River, Pandacan was ideal for various emerging industries as […]

Ang Pagpanaw ng mga Partido

Deretsahan
ni Horacio Paredes
Noong panahon ng lolo ko, kahit sino pa ang kandidato, ang kaniyang iboboto’y ang kandidato ng Partido Nasyonalista. ‘Ika nga noon na kahit na aso pa ang kanidato ng partido – Nasyonalista man o Liberal, iyon ang iyong iboboyo kung siya ang ka-partido mo. Iba noon ang mamayan at iba rin ang mga […]

A Tech School in Kananga

“(U)pon their first year of employment, graduates are asked to sponsor at least one incoming trainee by contributing an amount equal to their training expenses.”
by Ducky Paredes
            On Friday, top executives of Energy Development Corporation (EDC) will troop to a rustic location in Leyte for the inauguration of a highly ambitious project that, the company […]

Noli as Paper Tiger

“The fact that he was recognizable while many of the candidates were virtual unknowns made his becoming senator a sure thing.”
by Ducky Paredes
Is Sen. Manuel Villar Jr. correct in his assessment to dinner companions last week that Vice President Noli de Castro could be his toughest opponent in next year’s presidential election? Manny said then […]

Ang Buwis-et na ‘Sin’ Tax

Deretsahan
ni Horacio Paredes
Ang gustong mangyari ng ilang kongresista at ng ating Secretary of Finance ay parang isang bagay na imposible. Ang gustong mangyari ni Gary Teves and ating Finance Secretary ay dalawang bagay. Gusto niyang tumaas ang kinikita ng pamahalaan sa tinatawag na sin taxes o ang mga buwis sa inuming may alcohol at sigarilyo […]